Thompson to run for presidency

Fred D. Thompson declared his candidacy last Wednesday (Sep 5) in “The Tonight Show With Jay Leno.” Even though this announcement had been in the air for months, it shocked many people that Thompson chose to go on the show instead of going to a debate in New Hampshire.
The NYT mentions the fact that Thompson announced running for president on the same forum as Arnold Schwarzenegger did once, which makes the story kind of light. As opposed to this, UnionLeader.com reports the event as a fatal mistake, quoting people condemning Thompson for not going to New Hampshire. It’s also worth noting that UnionLeader.com reports from the debate, which makes the opinions one-sided.
In his political blog, Michel Falcone also comments the story in a rather less serious way, mentioning (no, it’s actually more than just mentioning… highlighting) the fact that Thompson is a Hollywood actor.
Thompson’s video announcement can be watched online, where “Friends of Fred Thompson” can also waste lots of money in the Official Thompson Store and in the huge “Make It Happen” toolbox next to the video. (Hm… I might also make a video and then put the site full of links where people can donate me money. I need a new dress from Prada. No, you don’t understand it. I really need it!!)